“Karoshi” Poster
From the producer of the John Wick franchise comes Karoshi, a new action thriller that stars Teo Yoo (Past Lives, Decision to Leave) as a mysterious outsider who infiltrates a powerful corporation.
Written and directed by Takashi Doscher (Only), Karoshi takes place in a near future Manhattan where corporate loyalty and Japanese cultural traditions have reshaped everyday life. When a worker dies under suspicious circumstances, an outsider (Yoo) sets out to uncover the dark secrets hiding behind the company’s polished image.
Teo Yoo is a South Korean actor who has been gaining attention both at home and internationally. Yoo has appeared in a variety of projects, including the Past Lives, Decision to Leave, and the Netflix series Love to Hate You. He also has a background in martial arts, having trained in Taekwondo and Judo before taking up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Karoshi also stars Isabel May (Scream 7), Takehiro Hira (Shōgun), Bill Camp (Presumed Innocent), Show Kasamatsu (Tokyo Vice), Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), and Cynthia Erivo (Wicked).
Chad Stahelski (John Wick franchise) produces through his 87Eleven Entertainment banner, alongside Jason Spitz, Alex Young, and Nathan Kahane. 87Eleven’s Action Design team is handling the stunt and fight choreography.
🔥 Footnote: Karōshi (過労死) is a Japanese term meaning “death from overwork.” It refers to deaths associated with extreme working hours and job related stress, including heart attacks, strokes, and suicide. The title reflects the film’s central theme of corporate exploitation and the human cost of unquestioning loyalty to an employer.
Karoshi arrives exclusively in theaters on February 5, 2027, courtesy of Lionsgate. Watch the Trailer below:
